Viking Ingvar

The Viking Ingvar (MS Pakhomov) cruises on the Volga River in Russia, departing from St Petersburg and Moscow. This Viking cruise ship is named after Ingvar, the son of Prince Rurik (of Viking origin). He was raised by his uncle, Prince Helgi (Oleg), and later succeeded him as ruler of the vast Kievan Rus empire.

MS Pakhomov was extensively refitted, refurbished, and renamed from “Viking Pakhomov” in 2013.

Cabin categories total 6. The ship has 102 cabins, including 4 Suites, 67 Balcony cabins, and 33 cabins with non-opening windows. The stateroom categories, numbers, and deck locations are as follows:

• Suites - JS (x2, Deck 3), AA (x2, Deck 2)
• Balcony Staterooms - AX (x35, Deck 3), BX (x32, Deck 2)
• Deluxe Riverview Staterooms - CX (x8, Deck 1), DX (x23, Deck 1), plus 2 single cabins
• Staterooms feature standard amenities including hotel-style beds (double or twin configuration, sized 2 x 1.6 m or 2 x 0.8 m), 26-inch flat-screen TV (satellite reception, infotainment system), wardrobe, in-room safe (in the closet), mini-refrigerator, direct-dial telephone, radio, en-suite bathroom (WC, shower, washbasin, hairdryer, towels, bathrobes, slippers, bath products), mirrored vanity (writing desk with chair), bedside table, reading lights, 220V power sockets, central air-conditioning (individually controlled heating and ventilation system), premium bedding, and modern LED lighting. Ceiling height is 2.2 m.

The Main Dining Room is named the Neva Restaurant. The ship features the following facilities:

• Panorama Lounge and Bar (observation lounge)
• Atrium lobby (Reception)
• Bar and Library (with 2 Internet stations)
• Boutique Shop (Russian gifts and souvenirs)
• Walk-around Promenade Deck (Deck 1)
• Sun Deck (Wheelhouse, Sky Bar, shaded seating area)
• 1 elevator
• Medical Room (Infirmary / doctor’s office)

Viking River Cruises Russia deals include Wi-Fi internet, laundry service, all land tours and excursions, ground transfers, live onboard entertainment and lectures, traditional Russian cuisine and vodka tastings, 24-hour tea and coffee, and daily replenished bottled water. Transfers to and from the ship and airport meet-and-greet services are included in cruise fares only when airfare is purchased through Viking Cruises.

Viking Ingvar river cruise prices are per person and based on double occupancy. These rates are indicative and may vary depending on travel agency promotions, special offers and discounts, group bookings, or last-minute deals. On select Volga itineraries, Viking may offer discounted round-trip USA airfare (on selected cabins or departure dates).

River Cruise Itineraries

The following are Viking Ingvar river cruise itineraries by theme, as officially announced by Viking Cruises:

• "WATERWAYS OF THE TSARS" – 12-day luxury Volga River cruises between Saint Petersburg and Moscow (roundtrip or one-way). These itineraries include 11 complimentary land tours/excursions and no hotel packages. Featured highlights include:
• St Petersburg excursions (Winter Palace, Hermitage Museum – one of the world’s largest and oldest, with an extensive collection of art and antiquities, jewelry, and sculptures; traditional Russian ballet performances; Pushkin district excursion; Catherine Palace – summer residence of the Russian tsars), city bus tour, and optional visit to Peterhof Palace (gardens and fountains). Departure from St Petersburg is in the early evening on Day 4.
• Cruising the Neva River and crossing Lake Ladoga (Europe’s largest lake) on Day 5.
• Svir River cruise to Mandrogy (Vodka Museum, traditional handmade souvenirs; optional excursions include a “banya” visit – traditional Russian bathhouse, and “matryoshka” doll-making).
• Cruising along the Russian “Blue Route” (225 km / 139 mi).
• Lake Onega crossing (Europe’s second-largest lake).
• Kizhi Island (open-air Museum of Wooden Architecture, featuring traditional Russian wooden houses, windmills, and churches, many built without nails).
• Volga-Baltic Waterway cruise (370 km / 230 mi system of rivers, canals, and 7 locks connecting the Volga River with the Baltic Sea).
• Kuzino (Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery, Assumption Cathedral, local museum).
• Yaroslavl (local markets offering food and handmade goods).
• Moscow Canal cruise (arrival around lunchtime), followed by guided city tours including Bolshoi Theatre, Red Square, St Basil’s Cathedral, GUM Department Store, and the Metro. Additional touring includes parks and monuments, with an optional visit to the Tretyakov Gallery. Final day includes the Kremlin and cathedral visits, with an optional Kremlin Armory tour.
• Departures from St Petersburg offer an optional 2-night Moscow hotel package. Departures from Moscow may include an optional 3-night Helsinki hotel package (Finland).

Note: You can see CruiseMapper’s list of all river cruise ships and riverboats in the “itinerary” section of our River Cruises hub. All companies and their fleets are listed there. For other Russia-based ships, you can visit our dedicated Russian River Cruises hub.